Job specification

The position required: Nanny
Location: Tiverton, Devon
Position start date: 21/04/2026 Flexible start date
Requirements: Part-time nanny
Duties: Nursery duties
Nanny responsibility: The nanny will have a mixture of sole and shared charge
Preferred nanny attributes: Childcare qualifications, Childcare experience, DBS, Paediatric first aid training, Creative

Nanny duties and expectations
We are looking for a part-time nanny to care for our baby/toddler in our family home.
We are a loving family who just relocated to Tiverton, seeking a kind, patient, and nurturing individual to join our household a few days a week and help care for our little one. This is a part-time position.

What we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate will have genuine warmth and a natural ability to connect with very young children. We want someone who doesn’t just “look after” our child, but truly engages with them — through play, comfort, and gentle encouragement at every stage of their development.

Experience working with babies and toddlers is essential, and we would love to hear about any relevant qualifications, such as a childcare or early years background, paediatric first aid certification, or similar. Strong references from previous families are important to us.
Reliability and flexibility are key. We need someone we can count on, who communicates openly and is able to adapt as our family’s needs evolve.

Days and hours required
Days of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Monday: flexible with days and hours. starting from 10am-3pm for example, 11am-4pm etc

Variation in hours: The hours remain the same all year round

The children
Number of children in this household: 1 child
Child 1 is a: female Age: 9.5 month old
Child 1 attends: Stays at home
Further details about child 1: Our daughter Loves playing, singing, going for walks, reading books.

New baby
New baby expected: No

The parents
Parent 1 is: The Mother and works from home
Parent 2 is: The Father and works partly at home and partly away from home
Parenting style: gentle parenting, no screens

The family household
Accommodation type: Town house
Location type: Village
Area type: Rural
Further details: We live in Moorhayes. 20 Minute walk from Tiverton town, 10 Minute walk to Knightshayes.
Family pets in this household: No
Other household Family Members: No

Salary and perks
Salary offered: £14-16 gph
Car use: A car is provided for work use only

The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will meet the requirements set out above and be a qualified or experienced childcare professional with the necessary age-related experience, qualifications, and excellent references.

This family are interviewing for their perfect candidate now with a preferred start date of 21/04/2026.

If you are not yet registered with The Parent & Child Nanny Agency and would like to apply for this position, please check you meet The Parent & Child Nanny Agency candidate registration requirements before starting the registration process and completing our Nanny Registration Form.

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